PathfinderWrath of the Righteous

Skald

Hit die D8

Skalds are poets, historians, and keepers of lore who use their gifts for oration and song to inspire allies into a frenzied rage. They balance a violent spirit with the veneer of civilization, recording events such as heroic battles and the deeds of great leaders, enhancing these stories in the retelling to earn bloodier victories in combat. A skald's poetry is nuanced and often has multiple overlapping meanings, and he applies similar talents to emulate magic from other spellcasters.

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Archetypes

Battle Scion

The battle scion possesses a unique mixture of courtly grace alongside martial and magical prowess. She is a warrior-poet, as skilled with her words as she is with blades. Battle scions sometimes rule as queens over courts of brave knights who scour the world championing bold quests.

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Court Poet

Many courts are places of artistic refinement, attracting those performers who wish to revel in an aristocratic art scene. Such artists may aim to become a darling of the court, focusing on the aesthetic requirements of a particular tradition as well as learning details about that court's history and culture. Court poets elevate the skald's love of history and poetry to an aristocratic ideal, captivating courts with complicated poetic traditions and inspiring others with their craft. Some court poets go on to create their own works, weaving their magic and force of personality into their unique performances.

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Demon Dancer

While the twisted power of the demon-worshiping skalds is great, it comes at a terrible price.

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Herald of the Horn

Even the loudest voice can often times be drowned out by the din of battle. Whether with the polished metal trumpet of a standing army or the crude curved animal horn of savage raiders, a herald of the horn sounds his raging song with thunderous blasts, which can bolster allies or shatter castle walls.

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Hunt Caller

Hunt callers are skalds whose songs draw their allies into the animal world. They can invoke the inner beasts of those who observe their supernatural performances — a talent that causes many to mistake the hunt caller and her allies for lycanthropes or other shapechanging creatures.

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Battle Singer

A battle singer's songs are powerful enough to damage enemies with the sheer power of their vocal cords.

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Inciter

A liar and manipulator, an inciter uses his abilities to provoke and direct the crowd. A master of influencing the mind, he can easily turn a cheerful holiday into an ugly fight, readily supporting the combatants with shouts of encouragement.

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